JEAN'S MEATBALL STEW

JEAN'S MEATBALL STEW

1 1/2 lbs hamburg
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 to 1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp. shortening
Small whole cooked potatoes as many as desired
1 can beef broth (or homemade)
1 (8oz) can tomatoe sauce (or homemade)
1/4 tsp leaf thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 cu[ s;oced cppled carrots

Mix hamburg, egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and shape into 24 meatballs. Brown in shortening in skillet.  Pout off fat and add reamining ingredients.  Cook over low heat for 20 minutes/